Question

The phenomenon due to which the relative motion between a conductor and a magnet produces a potential difference across the conductor is called?

• A. electrostatic force
• B. electromagnetism
• C. electromagnetic force
• D. electromagnetic induction

Answer 1

Answer:

D. electromagnetic induction

• The phenomenon where relative motion between a conductor and a magnet creates a potential difference is called electromagnetic induction.

• Relative motion: There must be movement either of the conductor with respect to the magnetic field, or the magnetic field with respect to the conductor.

• Conductor and magnet: These are the essential components involved.

• Potential difference: The outcome of this relative motion in the presence of a magnetic field is the creation of an electromotive force (EMF), which results in a potential difference (voltage) across the conductor.